Wanna-be beekeeper? Not sure if beekeeping is for you? Want to know the basics about beekeeping before you dive in? Then have we got the class for you! Welcome to The Bee Store. By beekeepers for beekeepers (and honey lovers), The Bee Store is the number one location in Northern Virginia to learn everything about
This class will help the beekeeper identify common maladies impacting the honeybee colonies. Attendees will learn how pests and diseases affect the colony, how to test for them, and how to treat them. We will focus a large part of the class on the Varroa Destructor mite. What: Beekeeping - Pests and Diseases at The Bee
Course summary - This class will help the beekeeper understand the steps needed to better prepare the honeybee colony for winter. Topics include arranging colonies to overwinter, feeding, preparation of winter additions, making fondant, combinations, and late-season mite treatments. What: Beekeeping - Prepping colonies for Winter at The Bee Store When: July 26, 2019 - 5:00PM